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A microlight's four-cylinder engine with the cowling off

Individual Initial Licence Theory Courses

Microlight Aircraft Technical Knowledge

A technical knowledge helps in problem determination when things go wrong.

  • 9 lessons
  • 8 progress tests + exam
  • 2 certificates
  • For student pilots

The course

What you'll learn

This course is one of the theoretical knowledge subjects required for the issue of a Microlight Pilots Licence.

At the end of this course, you will have a thorough grounding in the relevant aspects of the subject matter that you will use in your everyday flying.

A pilot inspecting a flex-wing microlight's wing
Inside and out
The instrument panel of a three-axis microlight
Systems and instruments

What's included

Everything you need, in one place

  • 9 lessons480 illustrated slides, at your own pace, picking up where you left off.
  • 8 progress testsCheck what you've learnt as you go, with explanations to learn from.
  • Course examTimed, exam-style questions, so the real exam holds no surprises.
  • Certificate of completionYours when you pass the course exam.
  • Exam readiness certificateShows you're ready to sit the official exam.
  • Kept up to dateUp-to-date material that stays up to date.
  • Study anywhereOn your computer, tablet or phone.

Course contents

9 lessons, step by step

  1. 1Introduction, Structure, Engine and Propeller61 slides
  2. 2Oil, Fuel and Induction Systems56 slides
  3. 3Ignition, Electrics, Cooling and Instruments66 slides
  4. 4The Atmosphere, Aerodynamics and Stalling59 slides
  5. 5Spinning, Lift Augmentation, Stability and Control68 slides
  6. 6Limitations, Mass and Balance and Performance Factors58 slides
  7. 7Take-off, Climb and Cruise Performance72 slides
  8. 8Landing Performance, Wind Shear and Safety Equipment34 slides
  9. 9Course Exam6 slides

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  • 8 progress tests
  • The course exam
  • 2 certificates
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  • 8 progress tests
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